Making Video ConnectionsYour TV includesseveral types of videoinputs. Use the inputsthat are available onyour components thatprovide the bestvideo performance, asdescribed in right.

Remote control (RM-Y1004) (1)and size AA batteries (2)

AC power cord (1)

• AC plug holder (1)• Cable band (1)• Cable band screw (1)• AC cord clamp (1)

Additional ConnectionsFor best audio performance, connect your digital audio componentsusing either digital optical or digital coaxial audio connections.Depending on which components are in your system, you may needto complete additional connections. For example, if you have asatellite receiver, you’ll need to connect the satellite antenna. If youhave an AV receiver, you’ll need to connect speakers.

NoteThe connection diagrams shown in the reverse side are recommendations only; otherpossible solutions may exist. Connections that include an AV receiver can often be verycomplex, so check your AV receiver’s instruction manual for additional details.

Activating CableCARD™ ServiceBefore you can useCableCARD™ service,you need to insert theCableCARD™ (suppliedby your cable provider)and activate the service,as described in right.

NoteInserting the CableCARD™ incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the card and theTV.

MUTING

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FAVORITES

POWERSAVING

SOUNDMODE /TV/SAT ANT

MENU

DISPLAYTV/

VIDEOMODE

SAT/CABLE

POWER

GUIDE

TOP MENU

RESET JUMPMTS/SAP

DVD/VCR

GUIDE

•See the “Cables Required” chart that appears with the diagram todetermine which cables you’ll need. You may need to purchaseextra accessories, such as cables and splitters, depending on thecomponents you plan to connect.

•Turn off and unplug all components before making connections.•If you are connecting a digital cable box, you’ll need a special bi-

directional splitter that’s compatible with your cable box. Contactyour cable provider for details.

•Review the following chart to determine which diagram to use toconnect the components in your system:

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Sony Corporation © 2004 Printed in Japan

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Quick Setup Guide

Checking theSupplied Accessories

Programmingthe Remote Control

Connecting Your TV(See reverse side)

Running InitialSetup

Please follow the steps to setup your TV:

1 Checking theSupplied Accessories

3 Running Initial Setup2 Connecting Your TV

4 Programming theRemote Control

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Inserting Batteries into the Remote ControlInsert two size AA batteries (supplied) by matching the e and E onthe batteries to the diagram inside the remote control’s batterycompartment.

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Sony Equipment Programmable Code Number

DVD/VCR 601 (Sony Dream System)

SAT/Cable 801 (Sony Satellite Receiver)

If you have video equipment other than Sony brand that you want tocontrol with the TV’s remote control, use the following procedures toprogram the remote control.

NoteThe equipment must have infrared (IR) remote capability in order to be used with thisremote control.

Using the code list below, find the three-digit code number for themanufacturer of your equipment. (If more than one code number islisted, use the number listed first.)

1 Press the DVD/VCR (FUNCTION) and RESETbuttons simultaneously, or press the SAT/CABLE(FUNCTION) and RESET buttons simultaneously.DVD/VCR and SAT/CABLE buttons flash.

2 Press the function button you want to program.To program a cable box or a satellite receiverPress SAT/CABLE (FUNCTION).To program video equipmentPress DVD/VCR (FUNCTION).

3 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code numberusing the 0-9 buttons.

4 Press ENT (enter).

5 To check if the code number works, aim the TV’sremote control at the equipment and press DVD/VCR and/or SAT/CABLE (POWER) that corre-sponds with that equipment. If it responds, theprogramming is completed. If not, try using theother codes listed for that manufacturer.

Tips• If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by

one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.• If you enter a new code number, the code number you

previously entered at that setting is erased.

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If your product is not working properlyDO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE.For service and technical assistanceCall our Customer Information Service Center (Toll Free):1-800-222-SONY (7669) for US residents.1-877-899-SONY (7669) for Canadian residents.

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• Cleaning cloth (1)• Operating Instructions (1)• Quick Setup Guide (1)• Warranty Card (1)

Best VideoPerformance Connector type

HDMI(High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface)

Component video

S VIDEO

Composite video

RF/Coaxial

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R-AUDIO -L

VIDEO S VIDEO

4(MONO)

HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

5

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(1080i/720p/48

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CableCARD

Manufacturer’s CodesDVD PlayersManufacturer CodeSony 751

General Electric 755

Hitachi 758

JVC 756

Magnavox 757

Mitsubishi 761

Panasonic 753

Philips 757

Pioneer 752

RCA/PROSCAN 755

Samsung 758

Toshiba 754

Zenith 760

DVD ChangersManufacturer CodeSony 765

Panasonic 766

DVD/VCR Combo UnitsManufacturer CodeSony 767

Zenith 768

Toshiba 773

Samsung 774

JVC 775

Broksonic 776

Panasonic 777

HDD/DVD Combo UnitsManufacturer CodeSony 770, 771, 772

5.1ch DVD AV SystemManufacturer CodeSony (DAV) 601, 602, 603, 604

AV ReceiversManufacturer CodeSony 764

VCRsManufacturer CodeSony 301, 302, 303

Admiral (M. Ward) 327

Manufacturer CodeAiwa* 338, 344

Audio Dynamic 314, 337

Broksonic 319, 317

Canon 309, 308

Citizen 332

Craig 302, 332

Curtis Mathes 304, 338, 309

Daewoo 341, 312, 309

DBX 314, 336, 337

Dimensia 304

Emerson 319, 320, 316, 317,318, 341

Fisher 330, 335

Funai 338

General Electric 329, 304, 309

Go Video 322, 339, 340

Goldstar 332

Hitachi 306, 304, 305, 338

Instant Replay 309, 308

JC Penney 309, 305, 304, 330,314, 336, 337

JVC 314, 336, 337, 345,346, 347

Kenwood 314, 336, 332, 337

LG 332

LXI (SEARS) 332, 305, 330, 335,338

Magnavox 308, 309, 310

Marantz 314, 336, 337

Marta 332

Memorex 309, 335

Minolta 305, 304

Mitsubishi/MGA 323, 324, 325, 326

Multitech 325, 338, 321

NEC 314, 336, 337

Olympic 309, 308

Optimus 327

Orion 317

Panasonic 308, 309, 306, 307

Pentax 305, 304

Philco 308, 309

Philips 308, 309, 310

Pioneer 308

Quasar 308, 309, 306

RCA/PROSCAN 304, 305, 308, 309,311, 312, 313, 310,329

Realistic 309, 330, 328, 335,324, 338

Sansui 314

Samsung 322, 313, 321

Sanyo 330, 335

Manufacturer CodeScott 312, 313, 321, 335,

323, 324, 325, 326

Sharp 327, 328

Signature 2000 (M.Ward) 338, 327

SV 2000 338

Sylvania 308, 309, 338, 310

Symphonic 338

Tashiro 332

Tatung 314, 336, 337

Teac 314, 336, 338, 337

Technics 309, 308

Toshiba 312, 311

Wards 327, 328, 335, 331,332

Yamaha 314, 330, 336, 337

Zenith 331

Cable BoxesManufacturer CodeSony 230

Hamlin/Regal 222, 223, 224, 225,226

Jerrold, G.I. 201, 202, 203, 204,205, 206, 207, 208,218, 222

Oak 227, 228, 229

Panasonic 219, 220, 221

Pioneer 214, 215

Scientific Atlanta 209, 210, 211

Tocom 216, 217

Zenith 212, 213

Satellite ReceiversManufacturer CodeSony 801

Dish Network 810

Echostar 810

General Electric 802

Hitachi 805

Hughes 804

Mitsubishi 809

Panasonic 803

RCA/PROSCAN 802, 808

Toshiba 806, 807

* If an Aiwa VCR does notwork even though you enterthe code for Aiwa, enter thecode for Sony instead.

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1 Press POWER to turn on the TV.The Initial Setup screen appears.

2 Press V or v to select the on-screen display language. Then press .The message “Start auto program now?” appears.

3 Press V or v to select “Yes”, then press .

Auto Program automatically creates a list of receivable channels.When finished, the lowest numbered channel is displayed.

To run Auto Program again at a later time

s Use the Auto Program feature in the operating instructions.

To add individual digital channels

s Use the Digital Channels feature in the operating instructions.

NoteAuto Program may take up to 50 minutes or more to complete.A progress bar is displayed while the channel list is being created.

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VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER SPEAKER IN

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO IN 1

6

4(MONO)

HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX)

180W ( 6 ) MAX

AUDIO OUT(VAR)

SUBWOOFER OUT

5

YPBPR

3

CABLE

VHF/UHF

DVD PlayerLINE IN

OUT

IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VCR

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OUT

IN

Cable Box orSatellite Receiver

Splitter

Cable Rear of TV

Use this diagram if you have;

or

Cables Required

Splitter 1

Coaxial 5

Composite 2

Component 1

Audio 1

If you are not usinga cable box orsatellite receiver,connect your cableor antenna to theVCR’s RF IN jack.

If your DVD player or satellitereceiver has a HDMI jack, use thatinstead of the video connectionsshown here.

R-AUDIO -L

R-AUDIO -L

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VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER SPEAKER IN

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO IN 1

6

4(MONO)

HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX)

180W ( 6 ) MAX

AUDIO OUT(VAR)

SUBWOOFER OUT

5

Y PB PR

3

CABLE

VHF/UHF

DVD Player

LINE IN

OUT

IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VCR

R L

OUT

IN

Splitter

Cable

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INPUT DVD VCR TV

LINE IN

VIDEOVIDEOOUT

AUDIOOUT

A / V

LINE IN

OUT

IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

RL

Digital Recorder

Cable Box orSatellite Receiver

Rear of TV

Use this diagram if you have;

or

Cables Required

Splitter 1

Coaxial 5

Composite 4

Component 1

Audio 2

If you are not usinga cable box orsatellite receiver,connect your cableor antenna to theVCR’s RF IN jack.

If your DVD playeror satellite receiverhas a HDMI jack, usethat instead of thevideo connectionsshown here.

R-AUDIO -L

R-AUDIO -L

R-AUDIO -L

VIDEO S VIDEO

VIDEO IN 1

6

4(MONO)

HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i)

5

Y PB PR

3

R-AUDIO -L

CENTER SPEAKER IN

CONTROL S

IN OUT

(VAR/FIX)

180W ( 6 ) MAX

AUDIO OUT(VAR)

SUBWOOFER OUTCABLE

VHF/UHF

DVD Player

LINE IN

OUT

IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VCR

R L

OUT

IN

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INPUT DVD VCR TV

LINE IN

VIDEOVIDEOOUT

AUDIOOUT

A / V

Cable Box orSatellite Receiver

Splitter

Cable

Rear of TV

Use this diagram if you have;

or

Cables Required

Splitter 1

Coaxial 5

Composite 3

Component 1

Audio 2

If your DVD player orsatellite receiver has a HDMIjack, use that instead of thevideo connections shownhere.

If you are not usinga cable box orsatellite receiver,connect your cableor antenna to theVCR’s RF IN jack.

R-AUDIO -L

R-AUDIO -L

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VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER SPEAKER IN

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO IN 1

6

4(MONO)

HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX)

180W ( 6 ) MAX

AUDIO OUT(VAR)

SUBWOOFER OUT

5

Y PB PR

3

CABLE

VHF/UHF

DVD PlayerLINE IN

OUT

IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VCR

R L

Splitter

Cable

High DefinitionCable Box

OUT

IN

Rear of TV

Use this diagram if you have;

Cables Required

Splitter 1

Coaxial 5

Composite 2

Component 1

HDMI 1

Audio 1

If your cable box hasa DVI jack, use thatinstead of the videoconnections shownhere.

R-AUDIO -L

R-AUDIO -L

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VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER SPEAKER IN

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO IN 1

6

4(MONO)

HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX)

180W ( 6 ) MAX

AUDIO OUT(VAR)

SUBWOOFER OUT

5

Y PB PR

3

CABLE

VHF/UHF

DVD Player

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEOR L

SatelliteReceiver

SAT IN

ANT INCABLE IN

OUT TO TVLINE IN

OUT

IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VCR

R L

OUT

IN

Cable Box

Splitter

Cable

SatelliteAntennaCable

Rear of TV

Cables Required

Splitter 1

Coaxial 7

Composite 3

Component 1

HDMI 1

Audio 1

Use this diagram if you have;

If your DVD player or satellite receiverhas a HDMI jack, use that instead ofthe video connections shown here.

If you are notusing a cable box,connect your cableor antenna to theVCR’s RF IN jack.

R-AUDIO -L

R-AUDIO -L

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VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER SPEAKER IN

CONTROL S

IN OUT

VIDEO IN 1

6

4(MONO)

HD/DVD IN(1080i/720p/480p/480i) (VAR/FIX)

180W ( 6 ) MAX

AUDIO OUT(VAR)

SUBWOOFER OUT

5

Y PB PR

3

VHF/UHF

CABLE

LINE IN

OUT

IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VCR

R L

OUT

IN

Cable Box orSatellite Receiver

Sony Dream System

VIDEO 1

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO 2AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

LR LR

LR

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO INAUDIO IN

Y PB/CB PR/CR

MONITOR OUT

S VIDEO

Splitter

CableRear of TV

Use this diagram if you have;

or

Cables Required

Splitter 1

Coaxial 5

Composite 2

Composite 1(without Audio)

Component 1

If you are not using acable box or satellitereceiver, connect yourcable or antenna tothe VCR’s RF IN jack.

If your DVD player or satellite receiverhas a HDMI jack, use that instead of thevideo connections shown here.